Dead Horse State Park is lesser known than the nearby and more famous Arches National Park. It’s worth seeing if you’re in the region for a longer trip, especially if you’re visiting Canyonlands National Park because it’s an easy detour. This state park has stunning canyons, rugged landscapes, and a touch of ancient magic. It's where Canyon Country meets the Colorado River's flow. In this blog post, let’s dive into the untamed beauty of Dead Horse State Park, specifically the East Rim Trail where you can see the best views of the park in a very short amount of time.

The Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park is a burnt orange labyrinth of sandstone canyons that is (very) easy to get lost in. This trail will take you to slot canyons, small coves cut from sandstone, and surprise arches… but you’ll need to explore off trail every now and again to find these hidden gems. There is technically a trail, but the arrows are small brown signs that blend into the canyon, so you have to keep your eyes peeled if you want to eventually escape the maze. In this post, I’ll give you the info you need to hike the Fiery Furnace Trail.

As soon as you step up to the rim of Bryce Canyon, you have a panoramic view of all the HooDoos (rock formations) rising up from the ground.